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Overview
Uncover the mysteries of Luxor's West Bank on our affordable Luxor West Bank Budget Tour: Kings Valley, Memnon & Hatshepsut. Step back in time as you explore the legendary Kings Valley, home to the elaborate tombs of ancient pharaohs. Admire the towering Colossi of Memnon and learn about their significance in Egyptian history. Visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Don't miss the chance to experience the wonders of Luxor's West Bank on this budget-friendly tour..
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Entry Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Tipping
Lunch
What to expect
Valley of the Kings
1m
Explore the ancient wonders of the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. Step back in time as you wander through elaborate tombs of pharaohs and nobles, adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and stunning decor. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt as you visit this iconic archaeological site.
1h
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (Egyptian: Ḏsr-ḏsrw meaning "Holy of Holies") is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt.[b] Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture.[c] Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Hatshepsut's tomb, KV20, lies inside the same massif capped by El Qurn, a pyramid for her mortuary complex. At the edge of the desert, 1 km (0.62 mi) east, connected to the complex by a causeway, lies the accompanying valley temple. Across the river Nile, the whole structure points towards the monumental Eighth Pylon, Hatshepsut's most recognizable addition to the Temple of Karnak and the site from which the procession of the Beautiful Festival of the Valley departed.
Colossi of Memnon
1h
The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic: el-Colossat or es-Salamat) are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis. They have stood since 1350 BC, and were well known to ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as early modern travelers and Egyptologists.[1][2] The statues contain 107 Roman-era inscriptions in Greek and Latin, dated to between AD 20 and 250; many of these inscriptions on the northernmost statue make reference to the Greek mythological king Memnon, whom the statue was then – erroneously – thought to represent.[3]
